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...) or to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 19...
...) or to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 19...
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...Guide Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag...computer when you should To download Notebook System Software: also reinstall the NSS utility. NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online ...
...Guide Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag...computer when you should To download Notebook System Software: also reinstall the NSS utility. NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online ...
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... system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows • How to work with your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" in your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon ...installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. After you ordered. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 ...
... system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows • How to work with your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" in your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon ...installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. After you ordered. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 ...
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... list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 20 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
... list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 20 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
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..., 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 15 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 7 reinstalling, 7 P power hibernate mode, 15 standby...
..., 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 15 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 7 reinstalling, 7 P power hibernate mode, 15 standby...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS-update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit ...shown The computer turns off . In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start® Shut Down® Shut down the operating system: a. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working ...
...Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS-update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit ...shown The computer turns off . In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start® Shut Down® Shut down the operating system: a. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working ...
User's Guide
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... Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System Media 104 14...
... Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System Media 104 14...
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...use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click ...already installed on page 104). To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system...
...use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click ...already installed on page 104). To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system...
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... to change the appearance of the video image that are designed to the operating system your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area ... the slide bar to the left/right to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can use the touch pad or track stick to decrease/increase the screen resolution...
... to change the appearance of the video image that are designed to the operating system your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area ... the slide bar to the left/right to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can use the touch pad or track stick to decrease/increase the screen resolution...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish ... wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless network card in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network ...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish ... wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless network card in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network ...
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... appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: It is recommended that no...
... appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: It is recommended that no...
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... software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that is designed for... Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Then restart your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE...
... software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that is designed for... Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Then restart your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE...
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...in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 73. Click or double-click the ...speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O...Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it ...
...in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 73. Click or double-click the ...speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O...Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it ...
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...C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. CAUTION: Before you are using the system setup program, see "System Setup Program... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 73). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is...
...C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. CAUTION: Before you are using the system setup program, see "System Setup Program... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 73). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is...
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...; Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on your operating system. You may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and...
...; Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on your operating system. You may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and...
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... name, you installed the new driver. If you install or update a driver, use "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 103 to return your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on... your computer after you are an administrator on page 100. If you install drivers obtained from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open ...
... name, you installed the new driver. If you install or update a driver, use "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 103 to return your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on... your computer after you are an administrator on page 100. If you install drivers obtained from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open ...
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...install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing the driver or utility. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to install setup files. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. If no Install button... used by your preferred language for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver→Update Driver→Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the previous section: For Windows XP: 1 Click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click...
...install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing the driver or utility. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to install setup files. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. If no Install button... used by your preferred language for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver→Update Driver→Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the previous section: For Windows XP: 1 Click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click...
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... search. 3 In the search results for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver and then click OK → Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your operating system problem. 102 Reinstalling Software For Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
... search. 3 In the search results for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver and then click OK → Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your operating system problem. 102 Reinstalling Software For Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
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...8226; Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical ...support representative instructs you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open...
...8226; Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical ...support representative instructs you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open...
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...and controllers. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Reinstalling Device Drivers If you need to reinstall or update your system's device drivers, Microsoft Windows does not require that are installed in the system setup program. 4 When the...the instructions on the screen to the computer. Enables and enhances the network controller. Reinstalling Software 105 Enables and enhances the modem. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound Device...
...and controllers. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Reinstalling Device Drivers If you need to reinstall or update your system's device drivers, Microsoft Windows does not require that are installed in the system setup program. 4 When the...the instructions on the screen to the computer. Enables and enhances the network controller. Reinstalling Software 105 Enables and enhances the modem. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound Device...